Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Freshfields?

Associate (88) , Paralegal (38) , Legal Solutions Specialist (21) , Trainee Solicitor (20) , Intern (17) , Lawyer (16) , Executive Assistant (14) , Business Analyst (11) , Senior Associate (11) , Legal Secretary (9) , Personal Assistant (9) , Transaction Lawyer (9) , Internship (8) , Document Specialist (7) , Documentation Specialist (7)

Q: What are the top reviewed Freshfields locations?

New York , Washington , Brooklyn , Brussels , Raleigh , Redwood City , Wheaton

Question 1

Does Freshfields pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Freshfields employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Freshfields. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Freshfields?

Accepted Answer

68% of Freshfields employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Freshfields 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Freshfields?

Accepted Answer

Associate (88), Paralegal (38), Legal Solutions Specialist (21), Trainee Solicitor (20), Intern (17), Lawyer (16), Executive Assistant (14), Business Analyst (11), Senior Associate (11), Legal Secretary (9), Personal Assistant (9), Transaction Lawyer (9), Internship (8), Document Specialist (7), Documentation Specialist (7)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Freshfields according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"People are great no matter the level" ((in 78 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 61 reviews)); "Great colleagues and culture globally" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((in 36 reviews)); "The pay is good (I can't comment on what others are paid) as I negotiated when I joined the firm." ((in 29 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Freshfields according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Long hours and difficult to plan days ahead." ((in 73 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 25 reviews)); "No career progression for paralegals" ((in 16 reviews)); "No bonus, no home office mode" ((in 8 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Freshfields layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Freshfields layoffs and their outlook for job security at Freshfields in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Freshfields locations?

Accepted Answer

New York, Washington, Brooklyn, Brussels, Raleigh, Redwood City, Wheaton

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